Olympic Ring — Attraction in Barcelona

This monument honors Barcelona’s emergence as a modern city on the world stage and the cultural and economic transformation brought by the Olympic Games. The 1992 Olympics are considered a pivotal event that developed the city’s infrastructure, transformed it, and strengthened its status in tourism and international affairs. The Olympic Ring was built in memory of these Games. The monument was designed by Santiago Calatrava. Its vertical, spiral shape represents the Olympic spirit, unity, and progress. It also functions as a sundial, symbolizing Barcelona’s historical development and the Games’ lasting impact...

We stumbled upon the Olympic grounds completely by accident when we got lost between Montjuïc Castle and the Palau Nacional—and it turned out to be one of our favourite places in Barcelona! Not only is the approach to the Olympic stadium incredibly beautiful and monumental, but the communications tower is a wonderful piece of public art and the Plaça Europa at the end of the promenade looks like something out of The Capitol from the Hunger Games movies. They should definitely film something here, it’s a truly spectacular...

Some people living here say they don’t want tourists to visit here and spend money and contribute to tax revenue and help provide jobs and stuff, so I’m respecting that and not coming. No worries, you are welcome. Lots of nice places to see in the world so leave Barcelona alone. Sorry to those who earn a living working tourism here, maybe you can ask the protestors to help you out financially since the selfish protestors think their wishes are more important than allowing you your...